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  1. For protecting piles from displacing laterally
  2. For spreading vertical and horizontal loads to all piles
  3. For protecting piles from rising up
  4. For enhancing the load bearing capacity of each pile
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Option 2 : For spreading vertical and horizontal loads to all piles

The functions of a pile cap are:

1. To distribute a horizontal and vertical loads equally over the pile group and thus over a greater area of bearing potential,

2. To laterally stabilise individual piles thus increasing overall stability of the group.

3. To provide the necessary combined resistance to stresses set up by the superstructure and/or ground movement.
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